Awe turned to terror Sunday as a viral video captured the moment an avalanche overtook off-trail skiers in the Italian Alps, leaving at least two dead.

LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — The women's Olympic freeski halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Games was postponed Saturday because of heavy snow in the Italian Alps. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation said the snow that has accumulated on the halfpipe made it impossible “to ensure a safe and fair competition for all athletes.

As the 2026 Games head toward the finish line, new questions arise about Russia's place in the Olympics.

Norway still leads the way with an Olympic-high 16 gold medals, with 34 medals in total, including 8 silver and 10 bronze.